Chapter 7.12
DOG AND CAT LICENSES
Sections:
7.12.020 Application requirements and exceptions.
7.12.035 Fees – Procedure for senior citizens.
7.12.040 When purchased – Late fee – Term.
7.12.060 Failure to obtain license – Penalty.
7.12.070 Record of licenses issued.
7.12.080 Duplicate tag – Fee – License not transferable.
7.12.010 Required.
Any person owning, keeping, harboring or having custody of any cat or dog over four months of age within the city limits of Oak Harbor must obtain a license as provided in this chapter. Nonresidents bringing to the city his/her dog or cat for less than 60 days are not required to obtain a license. Nor shall it be required to obtain a license for seeing-eye dogs or governmental police dogs. (Ord. 1710 § 3, 2015; Ord. 639 § 2, 1983; Ord. 401 § 2, 1974).
7.12.020 Application requirements and exceptions.
Applications for licenses shall be made to the city clerk which shall include the following requirements:
(1) Name, address of applicant and description of animal;
(2) A current rabies certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian shall be shown for dogs or cats over the age of six months;
(3) A certificate of spay or neuter by a licensed veterinarian shall be shown (if applicable). (Ord. 1710 § 3, 2015; Ord. 639 § 3, 1983; Ord. 401 § 2, 1974).
7.12.030 Fees – Schedule.
Dog and cat licenses may be purchased from the city or authorized designee upon the payment of a license fee as listed in the master fee schedule adopted by resolution of the city council. (Ord. 1710 § 3, 2015; Ord. 1696 § 57, 2014; Ord. 1410 § 1, 2005; Ord. 1065 § 1, 1996; Ord. 918 § 4, 1992; Ord. 639 § 4, 1983; Ord. 401 § 2, 1974).
7.12.035 Fees – Procedure for senior citizens.
If a person is 65 years of age or over and is the owner of the cat or dog to be licensed, his/her license fee will be 50 percent of the fees stated in OHMC 7.12.030. This provision shall be effective as to those licenses issued subsequent to January 1, 1976. (Ord. 1792 § 1, 2017; Ord. 1710 § 3, 2015; Ord. 428 § 1, 1976; Ord. 401 § 2(a), 1974).
7.12.040 When purchased – Late fee – Term.
All current resident cat and dog owners shall purchase licenses from January 1st through February 28th; after which date a late fee will be assessed per the master fee schedule adopted by resolution of the city council. New residents shall purchase their cat or dog license(s) after establishing residency in the city of Oak Harbor; no more than 60 days. The licensing period will be from January 1st through December 31st of each year. (Ord. 1710 § 3, 2015; Ord. 1696 § 58, 2014; Ord. 401 § 2, 1974).
7.12.050 Tag issuance.
The city clerk and/or participating veterinarians shall issue a durable tag or identification, stamped or printed with an identifying number and year of issuance, designed so that the tag may be fastened to the animal’s collar or harness. The tag shall be worn by the animal at all times when off the premises of the owner. (Ord. 1710 § 3, 2015; Ord. 918 § 5, 1992; Ord. 401 § 2, 1974).
7.12.060 Failure to obtain license – Penalty.
Owners who fail to obtain a license for their animal as required within the time period specified in OHMC 7.12.040 will be violating the provisions of this title and will be subject to a Class 2 infraction as defined in Chapter 1.28 OHMC. (Ord. 1710 § 3, 2015; Ord. 1478 § 12, 2006; Ord. 401 § 2, 1974).
7.12.070 Record of licenses issued.
The licensing authority and animal control officer shall maintain a record of all animal licenses issued and shall make this record available to the public during normal office hours. (Ord. 1710 § 3, 2015; Ord. 401 § 2, 1974).
7.12.080 Duplicate tag – Fee – License not transferable.
A duplicate license tag may be obtained from the finance department cashier upon payment of a replacement fee per the master fee schedule adopted by resolution of the city council. No person or owner may use any license for any animal other than the animal for which it was issued. (Ord. 1710 § 3, 2015; Ord. 1696 § 59, 2014; Ord. 1065 § 2, 1996; Ord. 401 § 2, 1974).